Governor Abbott, TDEM Urge Texans To Submit Self Reporting Damage Survey

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott and the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) are encouraging Texans to complete the Self Reporting Damage Survey to help the state identify damages

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PUC LAUNCHES INVESTIGATION OF GRID EVENT AND ADJUSTS POLR RULES TO PROTECT RETAIL ELECTRICITY CONSUMERS

  Extends deadline for POLR registration in exchange for lower customer rates Austin, TX – In an emergency open meeting, the Public Utility Commission of Texas launched an investigation into

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Comptroller’s Office Secures Temporary Waiver of Restrictions to Help with Diesel Fuel Supply

(AUSTIN) — Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar announced today that, in partnership with Gov. Greg Abbott, the Comptroller’s office has lifted state restrictions on the use of dyed diesel fuel for

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Carbon Monoxide Safety Reminders Amid Winter Storm

Officials would like share tips to stay protected against the threats of carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning. CO poisoning incidents become more frequent when the power is out, and it is imperative

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Two killed in crash into Lake Fork

TYLER – At 4:39 Tuesday afternoon, Troopers responded to a crash on FM 2966, approximately 5.4 miles southeast of the city of Yantis in Wood County.  The investigators preliminary report

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TRAFFIC/WX ROAD CONDITION ALERT

TYLER – I-20 is closed both directions from US 69 to FM 14 in Smith County with multiple vehicles stranded, including several 18 wheelers, due to icy conditions. Motorists are urged to stay home.

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Smith County Students to Compete in 14 th Annual Smith County Youth Expo Wednesday thru Friday

The 14 th Annual Smith County Youth Expo (SCYE) will be held this week at the Bullard ISD Agriculture Facility and will feature students from across Smith County as they exhibit their livestock

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Toyota ShareLunker Program Caps off the 2020 Season

AUSTIN – Anglers across the state entered 340 lunker bass greater than 8 pounds in the Toyota ShareLunker program from 86 lakes during the 2020 season, which wrapped up Dec. 31. In addition to

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“Second Dose” COVID Vaccine Clinics Scheduled for Next Week 

Anyone who came to the Harvey Convention Center in Tyler and received their first Moderna vaccine on Saturday January 9th, Friday January 8th, or any day before January 8th is invited to return

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Mayor cuts ribbon for new road construction

A new street called Liberty Crossing, which runs perpendicular between the I-20 westbound feeder road and CR 472 now named E. Lindale Crossing, was opened today. The mayor and other city

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Applicants Sought for Appraisal Review Board Service

TYLER − District Judge Robert Wilson, administrative judge for the state district courts in Smith County, is accepting applications from Smith County citizens interested in service on the

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